DMR lifts Smokey Hills suspension
Platinum Australia says operations at its Smokey Hills mine are once again under way, following the lifting of a suspension notice by the department of mineral resources.
Northam, Num square up over days of mourning
Northam Platinum has sent a written appeal to the National Union of Mineworkers to engage in discussions regarding the deployment of key employees during days of mourning.
Chinese plunge into marginal projects
Hong Kong-listed Wing Hing International is pushing ahead with the R4bn acquisition of two marginal South African gold projects on the back of some highly optimistic projections.
Gold miners set to strike
Tens of thousands of gold miners will stop work on Thursday, adding to a wave of strikes and potentially costing the gold mining sector $25m a day in lost output.
Hawks raid DMR, ICT over Sishen
The Hawks have raided offices of the DMR and Imperial Crown Trading as part of an investigation into the decision to award ICT a 21.4% prospecting right over Sishen mine.
Wage talks for coal sector set to resume
Talks to end the coal sector strike were set to resume on Thursday, says the National Union of Mineworkers.
Wits Gold mulls DMB spin-out
Wits Gold is considering its options on the DBM-project, which is nearing development, saying it wants to unlock the value of the group's other exploration assets.
Pan African agrees to 11% wage hikes
Pan African Resources has concluded negotiations with the National Union of Mineworkers on wages and other conditions of employment.
Amsa still assessing new iron ore project
ArcelorMittal SA is close to completing its due dilgence study on a potential new iron ore mine in the Northern Cape.
Namibia’s mining body warns over new tax
Namibia's Chamber of Mines wants the government to reconsider plans to impose a further 17% tax on exploration and mining firms.